长老会(美国)通过了新的领导标准,包括关于男女同性恋、双性恋和变性者观点的问题。
Presbyterian Church (USA) adopts new ordination standards, including questions on LGBT views.
美国长老会(The Presbyterian Church)已经批准了新的按立标准,包括询问候选人对LGBT问题的看法。
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has approved new ordination standards, including questioning candidates on their views about LGBT issues.
这一变化是奥林匹亚预言的一部分,它更新了该教派的反歧视政策,将性取向和性别认同纳入其中。
This change, part of the Olympia Overture, updates the denomination's anti-discrimination policy to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
然而,批评者认为,这可能扼杀不同意见,导致进步成员被排斥在外,导致教会成员人数下降。
However, critics argue it could stifle diverse opinions and lead to the exclusion of progressive members, contributing to the church's declining membership.